h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hi serrated_gibbon, my name is Alison and I'm an <./>ACE</.> (Assistant Community Editor) here on h2g2. I popped by to say Hi and hopefully help you find your way around and give you some helpful hints and links.

If you haven't done so already, you could check out the <./>Welcome</.> page or catch a and take the <./>DontPanic-Tour</.>.

You'll find that on h2g2 you can <./>read</.> what others have written, <./>talk</.> to the rest of the Community, or write your own entry for others to read. I see you've already got the hang of posting to conversations!

Why don't you start by telling us a little about yourself? You can update your Personal Space by clicking 'Edit Page'. Where are you from? Have you tried doing a <./>Search</.> for your hometown? Do you have any hobbies or interests? Check out the clubs and societies A660304.

For tips on spicing up your user page, click here A690518. If you want to see what other people have written on theirs, click their name at the top of a conversation posting.

The page that all new users want to find is <./>Smileys</.>!

This page may also be useful as it is written especially for beginners A719840.

If you're confused about any of the words or terms used around the site, try looking them up in the h2g2 Glossary A901829.

If you want to ask the Community a question try <./>Askh2g2</.>.

If you want something to read you could try h2g2's own weekly newspaper <./>ThePost</.> which is full of cool articles, stories and cartoons. Or if you feel really daring, you could try a <./>RandomEditedEntry</.> Who knows what you'll end up with!

If you have any questions at all such as what skin to use, what is GuideML, how to talk to people, how to get an entry into the Edited Guide, or if you just want to chat click 'Reply' and I'll get back to you.

I look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime have some and , explore the site and enjoy yourself. And ! (If you do get lost try A868098)